These medicines are easy to use and effective at the initial stages, but the side effects outweigh the benefits. Once you start using them, it is not easy to stop also.
These PPI drugs are supposed to be used for a definite period of time, however many people continue to use it on a regular basis. Even the physicians abuse the medicines. So far no studies are done to understand the effect on long-term use of these medicines. Really people should question about the long-term use of these medicines.
We all are aware of the fact that a reduction in stomach acid will result in improper digestion and assimilation of the food we eat. Chronic users of these drugs are sure to have malnutrition. It is also important to know that presence of stomach acids keep the intestinal bacteria under control. Ultimately it will lead to an acid reflux hell.
When one stop these medicines then the acid pump will start again with a vengeance and produce more acids than ever before. This condition is called as "acid reflux rebound". This is such a frustrating and terrible experience that most people soon gets back on the drugs. This "catch 22" is a golden opportunity for pharmaceutical companies, and they make billions of dollars as profit every year.
It is really horrible to be in such a situation. You know you want to stop these drugs. But you are asked to double the dose. When you make an effort to stop it, it backfires on you. Your throat will burn like as if on a fire and your doctor will insist you to continue the drugs, otherwise you may develop esophageal cancer. Wouldn't you be frightened?
There is good news! There are non- pharmaceutical means that can help you in surviving the "acid reflux rebound" and get yourself in to the right track.
At this stage the esophagus is likely to be damaged. One can't imagine recovering unless the esophagus is cured. To heal the esophagus certain things are to be considered. First and the most important thing to change is the diet. By now every one must be aware of the food and drinks that trigger their acid reflux. Use mild and easy to digest food in place of that.
You can have salads in place of pizza with acidic tomato sauce. Instead of a cup of coffee in the morning you can have a cup of tea. Have white wine instead of red wine at dinner. These are all just based on common sense, but are very important during the recovery period.
In order get rid of acid reflux syndrome, it is required to become alkaline in nature. There for any things that have acidic effect on the body should be avoided. Smoking needs to be avoided as it is very much acidic in nature. Eating too much food at a time is not good as it causes over production of stomach acids. Aerobic exercises are best to make body alkaline.
Drinking sufficient quantity of fresh water can help in flushing out the acidic toxins, which are accumulated in our body. A properly hydrated body can never be acidic in nature. A glass of water after food is good but drinking too much in between the food will have a negative effect. This will dilute the acids required for proper digestion and cause the stomach to produce more acid.
I don't know whether you believe this, chewing gum between meals is very beneficial. Chewing will increase the production of more saliva, which is alkaline in nature. Chewing gum after meal puts more alkalinity in the stomach which will counteract on the over production of acids.
These PPI drugs are supposed to be used for a definite period of time, however many people continue to use it on a regular basis. Even the physicians abuse the medicines. So far no studies are done to understand the effect on long-term use of these medicines. Really people should question about the long-term use of these medicines.
We all are aware of the fact that a reduction in stomach acid will result in improper digestion and assimilation of the food we eat. Chronic users of these drugs are sure to have malnutrition. It is also important to know that presence of stomach acids keep the intestinal bacteria under control. Ultimately it will lead to an acid reflux hell.
When one stop these medicines then the acid pump will start again with a vengeance and produce more acids than ever before. This condition is called as "acid reflux rebound". This is such a frustrating and terrible experience that most people soon gets back on the drugs. This "catch 22" is a golden opportunity for pharmaceutical companies, and they make billions of dollars as profit every year.
It is really horrible to be in such a situation. You know you want to stop these drugs. But you are asked to double the dose. When you make an effort to stop it, it backfires on you. Your throat will burn like as if on a fire and your doctor will insist you to continue the drugs, otherwise you may develop esophageal cancer. Wouldn't you be frightened?
There is good news! There are non- pharmaceutical means that can help you in surviving the "acid reflux rebound" and get yourself in to the right track.
At this stage the esophagus is likely to be damaged. One can't imagine recovering unless the esophagus is cured. To heal the esophagus certain things are to be considered. First and the most important thing to change is the diet. By now every one must be aware of the food and drinks that trigger their acid reflux. Use mild and easy to digest food in place of that.
You can have salads in place of pizza with acidic tomato sauce. Instead of a cup of coffee in the morning you can have a cup of tea. Have white wine instead of red wine at dinner. These are all just based on common sense, but are very important during the recovery period.
In order get rid of acid reflux syndrome, it is required to become alkaline in nature. There for any things that have acidic effect on the body should be avoided. Smoking needs to be avoided as it is very much acidic in nature. Eating too much food at a time is not good as it causes over production of stomach acids. Aerobic exercises are best to make body alkaline.
Drinking sufficient quantity of fresh water can help in flushing out the acidic toxins, which are accumulated in our body. A properly hydrated body can never be acidic in nature. A glass of water after food is good but drinking too much in between the food will have a negative effect. This will dilute the acids required for proper digestion and cause the stomach to produce more acid.
I don't know whether you believe this, chewing gum between meals is very beneficial. Chewing will increase the production of more saliva, which is alkaline in nature. Chewing gum after meal puts more alkalinity in the stomach which will counteract on the over production of acids.
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